Schools
Advanced Teaching Roles Program Coming To Johnston County Public Schools
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Johnston County Public Schools will soon join 34 other school districts and more than 600 schools participating in North Carolina’s nationally recognized Advanced Teaching Roles (ATR) program…
Kellen Smith Presented With The 2026 Sam Narron Baseball Award
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The 2026 Sam Narron Baseball Award was presented to recent South Johnston High graduate Kellen Smith. For the past 30 years, the prestigious award has been presented…
Deputies: Two Juveniles Linked To Pool Burglary And Middle School Vandalism
GRANTHAM, N.C. — Two juveniles have been charged following an investigation into a break-in at the Grantham community pool and a separate vandalism incident at a nearby middle school. According…
North Johnston High 4th Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s List
North Johnston High School Fourth Quarter Honor Roll & Principal’s List David K. Allen, Principal 9th Principal’s List JD Akers, Khloe Anderson, Lexi Barbour, Tenley Barbour, Thomas Barefoot, Finley Barnes,…
UMO Alumnus Named Johnston County Teacher Of The Year
JOHNSTON COUNTY – When James Johnson walked across the stage at the North Carolina FFA State Convention as a high school senior and committed to studying agricultural education at the…
Cirilo Perez…From Eastern North Carolina To The Oval Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – By the time Cirilo Perez stepped into the Oval Office in December 2025, the moment carried the weight of generations. For the University of Mount Olive alumnus,…
South Johnston Graduate Awarded $14,000 Scholarship
FOUR OAKS, N.C. – A Johnston County student is among 215 recipients statewide selected to receive a Golden LEAF Scholarship, a competitive award designed to support students from rural North…
Johnston County Students Earn State Fair Livestock Scholarships
RALEIGH, N.C. — Two Johnston County students are among 33 North Carolina recipients selected for the 2026 N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarship Program, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced. Lydia…
West Johnston High Fourth-Quarter Principal’s List & Honor Roll
BENSON, N.C. – West Johnston High School has announced its fourth-quarter Principal’s List and Honor Roll students for the 2025-26 school year. 12th Grade Principal’s List Seniors named to the…
JCC Announces Addition Of Women’s Volleyball Program
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Johnston Community College is expanding its athletics program with the addition of women’s volleyball. The new program will be led by Head Coach Sonya Harriott, who has…
Freedmen’s Schoolhouse To Be Dedicated
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Historic Smithfield Foundation will hold a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Freedmen’s Schoolhouse on Friday, June 19. The ceremony will take place at 11 am…
The Lampe Family Scholarship Celebrates Excellence And Expands Opportunity In Johnston County
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – The Johnston County Education Foundation has announced the establishment of The Lampe Family Scholarship, a powerful new investment in the future of Johnston County’s highest-achieving students,…
